Friends Wink, Aaron and Mike love mysteries! The fifth-grade private investigators form the WHAM Agency, and with the help of public librarian Mrs. Hosler, they crack cases in their small California town. In the WHAM Agencys first case, Wink and his mother discover a mysterious box of paintings in the basement. The young detectives use their community know-how and library research skills to uncover the identity of the hidden masterpiece. The Case of the Hidden Masterpiece is a 10-chapter book that is perfect as a read-aloud. Included with the book is a separate instructor's guide with 10 reproducible lessons that follow the WHAM Agencys library research adventures. Each chapter corresponds to a specific skill, such as making the most of the telephone book, sharpening your map skills and using an encyclopedia index. •Written by Phyllis J. Perry •Grades 3-6 •Softcover